Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator Lvl III
Core
Supervise customer demonstrations on land and maritime platforms, lead industrial flight tests, and ensure Flexrotor UAS performance in mission-critical environments.
Role type
Senior UAS Operator (System Integration & Flight Test)
Builds
Flexrotor unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Unmanned Aerial Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mission planning, site leadership, UAS demo and flight operations, system integration, maritime and land deployment, regulatory compliance, technical troubleshooting, stakeholder coordination, travel management
Preferred skills
Technical or Associate's/Bachelor's degree in aviation, experience with Service Bulletins, prototyping environment familiarity
Technologies
Flexrotor UAS, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ATC Letters of Authorization (LOA)
Responsibilities
Supervise demonstration from site preparation to flight operations, conduct functional tests on Flexrotor UAS systems, monitor ground running and flight-testing activities for post-production and development flights, coordinate installation activities with third-party contractors, train and mentor employees in aircraft flight operations and maintenance, report testing results and issues to HO Flight Operations & Demo
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC